Stony Brook University, NY Demographics

A map of Stony Brook University's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	4,124	1,829	43.3%	17.6%
White	3,400	2,658	35.7%	25.5%
Hispanic	1,012	1,748	10.6%	16.8%
Black	715	3,516	7.5%	33.8%
Multiracial	249	540	2.6%	5.2%
Native American/Other	30	118	0.3%	1.1%

Stony Brook University, New York has an estimated population of 9,530, a decrease from the 10,409 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.3% Asian, 35.7% White, 10.6% Hispanic, 7.5% Black, 2.6% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stony Brook University, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stony Brook University has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Stony Brook University, that probability was 75.9% in 2020 and 66.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stony Brook University is ranked the 210th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Stony Brook University was ranked the 193rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stony Brook University's White Population

3,400 residents of Stony Brook University, or 35.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stony Brook University is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Stony Brook University ranks 1266th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stony Brook University's White population has grown by an estimated 27.9%. White residents' share of Stony Brook University's population has increased from 25.5% to 35.7%.

Stony Brook University is less White than neighboring Stony Brook (73.7% White), East Setauket (73.2% White), Setauket (82.2% White), Head of the Harbor (74% White), and St. James (80.8% White).

Stony Brook University's Black Population

715 residents of Stony Brook University, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stony Brook University is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Stony Brook University ranks 21st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stony Brook University's Black population has declined by an estimated 79.7%. Black residents' share of Stony Brook University's population has decreased from 33.8% to 7.5%.

Stony Brook University is more Black than neighboring Stony Brook (2.5% Black), East Setauket (2.5% Black), Setauket (2.2% Black), Head of the Harbor (1.7% Black), and St. James (0.2% Black).

Stony Brook University's Asian Population

4,124 residents of Stony Brook University, or 43.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stony Brook University is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Stony Brook University ranks 47th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stony Brook University's Asian population has grown by an estimated 125.5%. Asian residents' share of Stony Brook University's population has increased from 17.6% to 43.3%.

Stony Brook University is more Asian than neighboring Stony Brook (15.1% Asian), East Setauket (10.6% Asian), Setauket (7.1% Asian), Head of the Harbor (5.6% Asian), and St. James (5.7% Asian).

Stony Brook University's Hispanic Population

1,012 residents of Stony Brook University, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stony Brook University is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Stony Brook University ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stony Brook University's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 42.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Stony Brook University's population has decreased from 16.8% to 10.6%.

Stony Brook University is more Hispanic than neighboring Stony Brook (7% Hispanic), East Setauket (8.7% Hispanic), and Setauket (4.7% Hispanic). Stony Brook University is less Hispanic than neighboring Head of the Harbor (12.2% Hispanic), and St. James (11.6% Hispanic).

Stony Brook University's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Stony Brook University, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stony Brook University is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Stony Brook University ranks 212th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stony Brook University's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 74.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stony Brook University's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Stony Brook University is more Native American/Other than neighboring Head of the Harbor (0% Native American/Other). Stony Brook University is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stony Brook (0.4% Native American/Other), East Setauket (0.4% Native American/Other), and Setauket (1.2% Native American/Other).

Stony Brook University's Multiracial Population

249 residents of Stony Brook University, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stony Brook University is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Stony Brook University ranks 197th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stony Brook University's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 53.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Stony Brook University's population has decreased from 5.2% to 2.6%.

Stony Brook University is more Multiracial than neighboring Stony Brook (1.3% Multiracial), and St. James (1.4% Multiracial). Stony Brook University is less Multiracial than neighboring East Setauket (4.6% Multiracial), and Head of the Harbor (6.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.